Thanksgiving Recipes From Emeril Lagasse

Nov. 20, 2003 — -- Still looking for the perfect dishes for Thanksgiving Day? Emeril Lagasse shared his Thanksgiving menu on Good Morning America today.

Check out his recipes for Beer-Brined Turkey with Turkey Giblet Gravy, Bacon Smothered Haricots Verts, Bourbon Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Tasso and Cornbread Stuffing and Mr. Lou's Chocolate-Praline Pie with Sweetened Whipped Cream.

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Beer-Brined Turkey with Turkey Giblet Gravy

• 2 quarts apple cider• 2 cups packed dark brown sugar• 2 cups kosher salt• 1/4 cup black peppercorns• 1 tablespoon juniper berries• 4 bay leaves• Two 3-inch cinnamon sticks • 1 teaspoon whole cloves• 4 quarts dark beer • One 8- to 10-pound turkey, neck and giblets reserved for gravy• 3 cups chopped yellow onions• 1 1/2 cups chopped celery• 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots• 6 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter• 2 tablespoons Emeril's Original Essence (recipe below)• 4 cups chicken stock • 1 tablespoon olive oil• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour• 1/2 cup dry white wine• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage

Emeril's Original Essence

• 2 1/2 tbsp. sweet paprika• 2 tbsp. salt • 2 tbsp. garlic powder • 1 tbsp. black pepper • 1 tbsp. onion powder • 1 tbsp. Cayenne • 1 tbsp. dried oregano • 1 tbsp. dried thyme

Mix all of the ingredients together and store in an airtight container. Can be stored for up to 3 months. Note: This recipe makes about 3/4 cup.Combine the apple cider, brown sugar, salt, peppercorns, juniper berries, bay leaves, cinnamon, and cloves in a large pot or bowl.